Vigelandsstatuer © VisitOSLO/Nancy Bundt©Vigeland-museet/BONO 2011

Free attractions

Below is a list of attraction and museums in Oslo with free entry all year round.

In addition to these sites, most galleries in Oslo have free admission. Oslo also has many scenic natural attractions – you don’t have to pay to admire rare flowers at Hovedøya or enjoy the view from the hills of Ekeberg.

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Free attractions

© VisitOSLO/Nancy Bundt

Akershus Fortress

Akershus Fortress, located in the city centre by the Oslo Fjord, is a great place to discover Oslo's history and a beautiful place to enjoy a summer day....


© Forsvaret

Armed Forces Museum

The Armed Forces Museum shows Norwegian military history from Viking times until the 21st century through unique objects, models and dioramas. Important...


© Oslo Museum/Fredric Poirot

Intercultural Museum

Intercultural Museum works to heighten the understanding of, and respect for for cultural diversity. The museum collects, documents and communicates knowledge...


© Oslo Museum/Rune Aakvik

Oslo City Museum

The Oslo City Museum at Frogner Manor in Vigeland Park is a museum of cultural history with one of Norway's largest painting collections. The history of Oslo...


© VisitOSLO/Karianne Lund

The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet

The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet is Norway’s largest performing arts institution, with over 600 employees working in about 50 professions and trades....


© VisitOSLo/Leif-Harald Ruud

Botanical Garden

The Botanical Garden is a green oasis in the city of Oslo - a place to get inspiration and experience beauty. It is an ideal place to relax from the stress of...


© Norsk Tollmuseum

Norwegian Customs Museum

Original uniforms and items dating back more than 350 years. Models and documents about Norwegian Customs and the history of import and export to and from...


© Magiske Cirkel Norge

Norwegian Museum of Magic

The Norwegian Museum of Magic aims to present the work and history of Norwegian magicians. The museum is a fascinating place in continuous development and well...


© Vigeland-museet/BONO 2012 - Photo: VisitOSLO/Rolf Thoresen

Vigeland Sculpture Park

Vigelandsparken is one of Norway's most visited attractions with more than 1 million visitors every year. The unique sculpture park is the life work of the...